Operation Bodenplatte by Nicolas Trudgian aviation art Signed by Luftwaffe Aces

Description: COMMEMORATING ONE OF THE GREAT AIR BATTLE OF WWIIOPERATION BODENPLATTEBy Nicolas Trudgian Bf109s and Fw190s of JG3 attack the Allied airfield at Eindhoven during Operation Bodenplatte, January 1 1945, when over 900 Luftwaffe aircraft made simultaneous attacks on Allied air bases during the final phase of WWII. Spitfires from 414 Sqn RCAF, returning from a mission, do their best to repel the 23 minute attack, during which the Luftwaffe destroyed or damaged 60 of 439 Squadron’s Typhoons.The success of Operation Bodenplatte, on January 1, 1945, was to be achieved by mass surprise attacks on British and American bases in France, Belgium and Holland. It was a battle fought at great cost to the Luftwaffe. During the battles some 300 Luftwaffe aircraft were lost and though 200 Allied aircraft were destroyed, most on the ground, pilot losses were light.THE SIGNATURES The print is personally signed by Four top Luftwaffe pilots who flew in Operation Bodenplatte:Oberstleutnant HELMUT BENNEMANN Knights Cross – 93 victoriesLeutnant HELMUT BALLEWSKI Iron CrossGeneral WALTER KRUPINSKI Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves – 197 victoriesOberfeldwebel WERNER HOHENBERG German Cross in Gold – 33 victoriesPrint size: 38 x 22 inchesThis stunning piece has been sold out for many years so is seldom found these days and with such outstanding original autographs is a 'must have' for collectors of historic aviation subjects. ALSO AVAILABLE FRAMED & SHIPPED - Please ask for details We will always do our best to combine shipping on multiple purchases whenever possible – please ask. BUY WITH CONFIDENCE: We have been in business since 1996 and our items are guaranteed to be in perfect condition, unless specified otherwise. SHIPPING: Our prints are rolled in acid free tissue and shipped in large, heavy duty shipping tubes. matted & framed pieces are 'flat packed' in substantial packaging. Our shipping is insured and guaranteed. YOUR PIECE OF MIND: As a reputable company, if any issues do arise we don't expect our customers to deal with it. So if there are any problems such as with condition, delivery or damages then we will take care of it with a replacement, store credit or your money back. Please note: The signatures on our pieces are not reproductions; they are original autographs, hand-signed by the veterans involved.

Price: 295 USD

Location: Ojai, California

End Time: 2024-03-03T22:14:53.000Z

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